Carpet vs. Rubber Car Mats
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It can be a bit confusing to choose between carpet and rubber car mats. Many people often feel the immediate need or desire for one over the other. The only thing they know is that they wish to protect the interior of their vehicle. So, how should you choose between these two?
About Rubber Car Mats
Rubber car liners or car mats are easy to clean and can offer the highest level of protection, giving you good value for your money. These mats are made to withstand dirty and harsh climates. This means that if you are living in a place with lots of rain or snow or you often drive in lots of debris or dirt, your decision is a quite obvious one.
Rubber mats are also easy to clean. Sometimes, all it needs a quick hose down and you can enjoy clean car floor all over again.
What is the downside of rubber mats, then? Many rubber floor mats are made in just three colors, namely tan, gray, and black. Although these colors can suit almost all cars on the road, if you like another color instead of black, your rubber floor mats may match the interior of your vehicle but won’t be an exact match. The good news is that with rubber car mats, a close color match can still look great against the existing carpets of your vehicle.
About Custom fit carpet car mats
Custom fit carpet car mats are the best alternative for factory carpet mats. This is because aftermarket mats often provide better coverage and protection at a much lower price than the mats available at your dealership. If you don’t usually track in grime and dirt but you wish to have adequate floor coverage, carpet mats are your perfect choice.
These mats are available in many colors so you can choose the color that is a close match to the interior of your vehicle. This is why this is a popular option among most luxury and show vehicles.
There are different carpet styles available in various price ranges, such as a luxury plush version, Berber carpeting, and rugged carpet choice.
Carpet car mats can be embroidered with car logos or personalized with names or initials. For ultimate personalization, these can also be binded in alternating colors. This makes carpet mats popular with luxury and show cars, specifically Charger, Corvette, and many other vehicles including Saab, Porsche, Dodge, Chrysler, GMC, Chevy, and more.
Which One is Better?
Rubber car mats are best for you if the following are applicable in your case:
- You haul dirty cargo every day.
- You live in an area prone to sleet, snow, rain, or sand.
- Your pets like tracking in dirt.
- Your passengers always seem to wear dirty shoes.
- You often spill your coffee.
On the other hand, carpet car mats are great if you can relate to the following:
- Your car’s interior doesn’t really get dirty that often.
- You simply want to replace the factory mats.
- You prefer an exact match for your car’s interior.
- You have a luxury or show vehicle.
- You like a personalized car mat.
